What was President Wilson's response to the news that the First World War had broken out in Europe?
a. He warned the public that a German victory would imperil United States security.
b. He issued a proclamation of neutrality and asked Americans to refrain from taking sides.
c. He privately told the warring powers that America would remain neutral but said nothing publicly.
d. He secretly told American business leaders that he would not restrict their sales to the warring powers.
b
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